IMEA Regional Head of Talent Management - Dubai

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liver Wyman is now looking to recruit

an exceptional candidate to join us as the IMEA Regional Head of Talent Management!



The role is based out of Dubai office.



Job Overview:


Oliver Wyman is seeking a highly qualified and proactive candidate to lead the IMEA regional Talent Management (TM) and Performance Management (PM) Function.
The Regional Head of Talent Management will be primarily responsible for the full scope of Talent & Performance Management related topics for the Core Consultant Group (CCG) Affiliated Consulting Group (ACG) as well as Specialists across all IMEA markets. The role spans a broad range of themes and reports into the IMEA Executive Director of Talent. The role is responsible for managing and developing a team of Talent & Performance Managers as well as Talent Coordinators who are in charge of 800 consultants across currently 8 offices.
The Regional Head of Talent Management will frequently interact with and act as a trusted advisor to partners across IMEA (practice leads office leads market leads) to support their business needs. They will also proactively collaborate with the other talent management leads and share best practices across the regions.
The Regional Head of Talent Management manages all aspects of Talent Management from performance management & pyramid shaping to staffing talent management initiatives & projects such as Transfers Mobility Global Talent Programs Consultant Development & Training Reporting Wellbeing)


Key Responsibilities:



Team Management:


Manage a diverse team across all markets

Responsible for the smooth running training and development of the IMEA Talent Management team through daily interaction and oversight

Ensure transparency and accountability across the region


Performance Management:


Responsible for the smooth running of the Performance Management Team and performance cycles.

Oversee the annual performance management process at YearEnd and MidYear for ACG CCG and

Specialists as well as the regional principal promotion process

Ensure alignment with business stakeholders across all practices and groups

Collaborate with global or other regional efforts and align as much as possible


Staffing:


Oversee and coordinate across teams the staffing of all consultants with a focus on development needs and opportunities

Manage any escalations and conflicts


Projects:


Together with the Talent Management Leads and the Executive Director of Talent monitor and manage the engagement and communication of all consulting groups as well as tracking key topics and concerns through relevant mechanisms

Foster a regional sense of belonging and office culture by monitoring morale working with the consultant committee and internal meetings as well as collaborating with CRGs

Utilize tools like OW Balance and firm surveys aligning closely with the IMEA Wellbeing lead

Drive and own Talent Management programs like MBA NPF CFA rotations and transfers


Reporting:


Create visibility on utilization and availability as well as pipeline sold roles consultant deployment and backlog

Implement tracking mechanisms collaborating with relevant departments (mobility tax hardship longhaul)

Create reports for different stakeholder groups like IMEA MC practice leads office leads and market leads

Proactively look into continuous improvements to further automate reporting.


Collaboration:


Liaise with Office Market and Practice Leaders as well as the CCG Partner on any TM related topics

Coordinate with HC Ops FP&A Chief of Staff Recruiting Mobility Legal L&D and Compensation Departments on regional topics such as capacity planning on boarding training and compensation

Work closely together with the Executive Director of Talent and/or Talent Project Manager on all topics


Experience Required:


Ideal candidates will have at least 810 years of relevant professional experience in a fastpaced and dynamic client services business environment. Management consulting and/or talent management experience preferred

Experience in balancing everchanging work demands in a challenging environment with numerous stakeholders to satisfy

Proven ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organization


Skills and Attributes:


Collaborative and works effectively as part of a highperforming team

Credible highly professional able to communicate and negotiate effectively with partners and consultants

Creative strategic thinker who continually seeks ways to improve the way things are done

Strong presentation and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Proactive high performing multitasker who takes full ownership of their work and manages the details


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